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Transformation and Dilation equation plug in?

How do you algebraically prove that a certain point (say (-5, 0) on the pre-image f(x)) transforms in correspondence with:

g(x) = image (translated and dialted)

g(x)=1/2 f(x-5) +6

Just plugging the value in doesn't work. I have the points on the graph to check the algebra once I figure this out, but I cant seem to figure out how to do this.

Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    f(x) ... original graph

    f(x-5) ... translated 5 units to the right

    1/2 f(x-5) ... dilated with factor of 1/2

    1/2 f(x-5) + 6 ... translated again 6 units upward

    this is the last transformation and this is the expected graph of g(x).

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